Space Power & Thermal Systems Engineer

Axiom Space; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a Power & Thermal Systems Engineer to lead power generation and balance assessments across station configurations for the Commercial Station Program. You will work with Thermal Desktop and develop Python-based tooling to support physics-based analyses and data-driven decision making.

Applicants should have a BS in Engineering or related field, 5+ years of experience, and experience with spacecraft power/thermal systems. Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hands-on proficiency with Thermal Desktop thermal analysis software.
• Experience modeling spacecraft power and thermal systems.
• Experience developing and using python-based tooling, libraries, and scripting to conduct analysis.
• Strong database and data architecture skills.
• Experience translating analysis results into reports, dashboards, and stakeholder-ready formats.

Responsibilities

• Execute power generation analysis using Thermal Desktop across station configurations and parameters.
• Perform power balance assessments based on generation assessments and power consumption profiles.
• Maintain and version control (Git) scripts and tooling required to perform the above analyses.
• Maintain database used for storing power consumption data, heat sink projections, and configuration analyses.
• Develop tooling (Python, MATLAB, etc.) for physics-based assessments.
• Perform trade studies and what-if scenarios regarding station power and thermal performance.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure inputs and validate assumptions.
• Communicate project progress and issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies.

Skills

Power systems

Thermal analysis

Python tooling

Git

Data dashboards

Thermal Desktop

Spacecraft power

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

Thermal Desktop

Python

MATLAB

SQL/Databases

Job description

Axiom Space is seeking a Power & Thermal Systems Engineer to lead power generation and balance assessments across station configurations for the Commercial Station Program. You will work with Thermal Desktop and develop Python-based tooling to support physics-based analyses and data-driven decision making.

Applicants should have a BS in Engineering or related field, 5+ years of experience, and experience with spacecraft power/thermal systems. Master’s degree is preferred.